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Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke

Job Description: Systems Change Project Coordinator
Non-Management Classification

(2.5 year Contract, Full time 35 hours per week)

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION CUPE 3877: No

DIRECT REPORTS: None

AGENCY SUMMARY

Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke (WHE) is a feminist, multi-service, community-based organization in South Etobicoke, serving diverse women* and their dependents experiencing violence and poverty since 1978. In 2006, WHE opened an outreach centre to respond to the increasing needs for services for victims and survivors of domestic violence.

WHE offers transformational services and programs in two distinct locations to address the impact of violence and poverty on women and their dependents which includes, safety audits, safety planning, trauma-informed crisis and ongoing counseling services, housing support services, advocacy and referrals to settlement and community resources, as well as skills and capacity building for promoting healthy relationships and prevention of gender-based violence.

*self-identified individuals

JOB SUMMARY

The Systems Change Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and delivery of the Changing Workplace Culture: Building a Culture of Equity through Trauma- Informed project. This role involves coordinating activities, resources, and information to ensure projects run smoothly and are completed on time and within budget. The Systems Change Project Coordinator will co-design and deliver training, conduct research on policies related to gender equity, gender-based violence and engage stakeholders with lived expertise.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Changing Workplace Culture: Building a Culture of Equity through Trauma- Informed Project goal is to promote and achieve systemic change in gender norms and attitudes as well as policies and practices within the labor market. The objectives include:

○ To change the workplace culture by building capacity of employers

○ To create safe workplaces for women that are trauma-informed, Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppressive and Equity informed

○ To increase opportunities for women to enter and succeed in predominately male workplace environments.

○ To support employers with tools to analyze data related to gender and other diversity factors within the workplace

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration and under the guidance of the Executive Director:

○ Work with researcher to develop an environmental scan

○ Conduct policy research and analysis

○ Develop project eligibility criteria for project participants

○ Develop engagement communication strategies

○ Develop project frameworks, assessments, policies, education and training program content

○ Works with external evaluator to develop the Evaluation Plan

○ Participate in project outreach activities

○ Participate in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project

○ Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

○ Ensure project activities are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.

○ Report and escalate issues to the Executive Director as needed.

○ Manage the relationship with the project participants and other relevant stakeholders.

○ Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

○ Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

○ Assist in resource allocation and management.

○ Other duties as required

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in Project Management, Political Science, Gender Studies, Policy & Research or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equity and gender-based violence issues.
• Awareness of trauma-informed, harm reduction, feminist, anti-oppression, anti-racist principles and frameworks and the demonstrated ability to incorporate them in all aspects of their work.
• Awareness of trauma and its impact.
• Knowledge and application of the intersections of colonialism, oppression and marginalization and experiences of trauma.
• Proven working experience in project coordination and/or management.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating training including: proficiency in relevant training methodologies, curriculum development
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills including follow up and follow through skills.
• Strong technical/computer competencies including Microsoft Office, Survey Monkey, social media and presentation tools.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
• Familiarity with project management software tools and methodologies.
• Ability to respect and promote an inclusive work environment to uphold the Culture of Wellness
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• May be required to travel and work weekends and or evenings
• Vulnerable Sector Check and valid First Aid CPR AED Certification

CORE COMPETENCIES

Each employee will adhere to, and reflect in all areas of their work, the policies, procedures, mission and values of Women’s Habitat. Therefore, each employee will have the following competencies:

• Ensure that the Health and Safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the agency.
• Ensure appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act.
• Adhere to and abide by Women’s Habitat’s harm reduction philosophy.
• Ability to conduct trauma-informed work when dealing with agency clients.
• Understand and adhere to the Ontario Human Rights Code at all times and in all aspects of their work.
• Understand and implement anti-oppression and equity principles in all aspects of their work.
• Ability to respond to a crisis in ways appropriate to one’s role at Women’s Habitat.
• Demonstrate willingness and the necessary skills to attend to conflict and tension with colleagues and non-client stakeholders.
• Engage in constructive communication with peers, staff, clients, volunteers and other stakeholders, share information in an appropriate and timely manner and adhere to the agency’s confidentiality agreement.
• Ability to critically examine how they carry out their role and takes responsibility for the impact of their behaviours on others.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning in order to ensure the delivery of high quality service.
• Has the ability to work collaboratively as part of an effective team to best meet the evolving needs of clients and advocate on their behalf.
• Build strong working relationships and communication with colleagues, the management team and other stakeholders to ensure optimal efficiency and fulfillment of Women’s Habitat’s mandate.
• Ensure timely, accurate and effective communication with regards to Women’s Habitat and/or program specific policies and procedures.
• Able to manage competing and conflicting priorities effectively and efficiently.
• Flexible and open to learning new concepts.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 30 months

Pay: $29.67-$31.31 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: August 5, 2024